‘The Wolves’: Serbia’s secret unit to cause unrest in Kosovo
Serbia is preparing a secret plan to cause unrest in Kosovo during 2018. This is one of the conclusions of a document published on Monday by the Kosovo Institute for International Studies. Original post Here
Mogherini speaks to Thaci and Vucic following the killing of Oliver Ivanovic
Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, spoke by phone to Presidents Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia and Hashim Thaci of Kosovo following the killing of Oliver Ivanovic in North Mitrovica this morning. Original post Here
Kosovo Government: Ivanovic’s murder challenges rule of law
The Kosovo government has harshly condemned the assassination of the Serbian politician from Kosovo, Oliver Ivanovic, in front of his political party’s headquarters in north Mitrovica. Original post Here
Serbia halts talks in Brussels after killing of Kosovo Serb politician O.Ivanovic
Serbian delegation in talks with Kosovo has decided to stop negotiations with Kosovo delegation during the EU-facilitated dialogue in Brussels, and Serbia’s team was ordered to urgently return to Belgrade. The move came after the killing of the Kosovo Serb politician, Oliver Ivanovic, by unidentified gunmen in front of his …
Kosovo Serb politician Ivanovic killed in Mitrovica North
Oliver Ivanovic, a Kosovo Serb politician, was shot and killed by unidentified gunmen at the entrance of his party headquarters on Tuesday morning. Original post Here
Veseli: Special Court is inevitable
Speaker of Kosovo Assembly and chairman of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Kadri Veseli, attending a commemoration ceremony marking the 19th anniversary of the Recak’s massacre, said that the Special Court which will deal with alleged crimes committed by the KLA, is inevitable, but still an overcoming challenge. Original …
Kosovo marks Recak massacre anniversary
Hundreds of Kosovo Albanians gathered in the village of Recak to mark the 19th anniversary of the massacre of 44 people by Serbian police in 1999. Original post Here
Hoxhaj: Statement of Bosnian minister against Kosovo, to please Serbia
Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo, Enver Hoxhaj, has reacted after the statement of Bosnia and Herzegovina Foreign Minister, Igor Crnadak, who reiterated that Bosnia will not recognise Kosovo’s independence. Original post Here
Draft Law on demarcation proceeded to Assembly’s Presidency
Members of the Assembly Committee on Foreign Affairs during a meeting on Monday have recommended the Assembly’s Presidency to decide whether the Draft Law on ratification of the Agreement on border demarcation between Kosovo and Montenegro to include in the agenda of the next plenary session for ratification. Original post …
Kosovo delegation travels to Brussels today
Kosovo delegation composed by the head of Government’s delegation in talks with Serbia, Avni Arifi, advisor to President Hashim Thaci, Ardian Arifaj, Blerand Stavileci and two other advisor to Arifi whose names have not been revealed are to travel to Brussels when they will meet their Serbian counterparts on Tuesday …
TIRANA, August 10 – High passenger and vehicle flows continue at Albania’s ports and border crossing points (BCP-s) during the peak tourist season. Thousands of people and vehicles have entered and left the country in recent hours. At the Port of Vlora, around 2,700 passengers are expected today on 3 …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.4% in July 2026, from 2.5% in July 2025. Consumer prices also increased by 0.2% from June. According to INSTAT data, food and non-alcoholic beverages made the largest contribution to annual inflation at 1.18 percentage points. The group covering housing, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Tradition, history and local cuisine came together at the 7th edition of “Mokra n’Fest”, held near the stone bridge in Golikë, Pogradec. The festival brought together local residents, visitors and emigrants who returned to their hometowns. An artisan fair and traditional food highlighted local products, including …
TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës Port recorded high passenger traffic during the first 10 days of August, as the summer travel season reached its peak. According to the Durrës Port Authority, 75,962 passengers travelled through the port between August 1 and 10. Most of the traffic involved arrivals, with 51,259 …
TIRANA, August 10 – Durrës remains a popular choice for foreign tourists spending their summer holidays in Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video today featuring visitors from Germany, the Netherlands, England, the Czech Republic, Italy and other countries. Rama said the city’s sea, history, culture and Albanian hospitality …
TIRANA, August 10 – Problem loans in Albania’s banking system fell again in June. They accounted for 3.7% of total lending, down from 3.77% in May. According to Bank of Albania statistics, this marks the lowest level since 2007. The ratio also fell by 0.31 percentage points from June 2025. …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania faces a high wildfire risk this afternoon and tomorrow, with temperatures reaching 40°C. The Institute of Geosciences (IGJEO) has placed 5 counties under a high-risk warning for forest fires. The warning covers Lezha, Durrës, Tirana, Elbasan and Fier. IGJEO expects a moderate risk in Shkodër, …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania’s civil aviation sector is recording new highs in 2026 as summer tourism drives passenger and flight traffic. Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi visited the public company Albcontrol today, to review measures for managing the increased air traffic. Albcontrol Director Dritan Isaku said the organisation …
TIRANA, August 10 – Albania opposes any unilateral change to the course of the Ibër River, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha said today. He was responding to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s remarks about a possible change to the river’s course and the involvement of Serbian experts and …
TIRANA, August 10 – Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari and State Police Director General Skënder Hita thanked around 300 police officers, firefighters and Armed Forces personnel involved in the Kruja wildfire operation. Lamallari praised their work in evacuating residents and managing the fire, which strong winds intensified. He said special forces, …